Mt. Vernon Place Care Center

    1425 S Landrum St, Mount Vernon, MO, 65712
    5.0 · 19 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate, clean, family-focused welcoming care

    I am very impressed - the staff are compassionate, professional and genuinely family-focused, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The facility is clean and comfortable, they communicate proactively, follow strong COVID precautions, accommodate dentures/dietary needs, accepted Medicaid so admission was quick, and I highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 19 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Caring and compassionate staff
    • Professional and knowledgeable caregivers
    • Welcoming, family-like atmosphere
    • Helpful and accommodating to residents and families
    • Clean, comfortable, and well-maintained facility
    • Strong COVID precautions and mask policy
    • Proactive communication and timely updates
    • Good dining overall
    • Dentures and special needs accommodated (residents not left hungry)
    • Quick admission process (within three days)
    • Accepts Medicaid and multiple payment options
    • Positive, supportive work environment
    • Administration/leadership praised

    Cons

    • Occasional food quality issue (powdered eggs reported)

    Summary review

    Overall impression The reviews for Mt. Vernon Place Care Center are overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize the high level of care provided by the staff, describing employees as caring, compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Cleanliness and comfort are recurring themes—many reviewers call out a clean, nice facility and a warm, family-like atmosphere. Several reviewers explicitly state they would highly recommend the facility, and multiple comments indicate this is a place both families and staff speak highly of.

    Care quality and staff interactions Care quality emerges as a primary strength. Reviewers highlight that staff go out of their way to help residents and families, are accommodating (for example, managing denture needs), and ensure residents are not neglected. The facility is described as “amazing with families” and “very helpful to loved ones,” which suggests strong family engagement and communication. There are also multiple mentions of the staff being professional and knowledgeable, implying confidence in daily caregiving and clinical interactions. Quick admissions (noted as within three days) indicate operational responsiveness when placement is needed.

    Facility, safety, and operations The physical environment and operational practices receive consistent praise. The facility is characterized as clean, comfortable, and convenient. Reviewers note strong COVID precautions and a clear mask policy, signaling attention to infection control and resident safety. Proactive communication and timely updates from staff or management are mentioned repeatedly, reflecting good transparency and family reassurance. The administrator and leadership are also cited positively, which supports the perception of competent management.

    Dining and accommodations Dining is generally described positively—“food is very good most of the time.” However, the only recurring negative detail across reviews is the occasional use of powdered eggs, which some reviewers found notable. On accommodation, the facility is credited for handling dentures and other resident-specific needs and ensuring that residents do not go hungry, demonstrating individualized attention to resident dietary needs.

    Financial and admissions aspects Practical considerations also appear favorable: Mt. Vernon Place accepts Medicaid and offers various payment options, which broadens access for families. The quick admission timeframe is highlighted as a benefit for families needing prompt placement.

    Limitations, patterns, and considerations The reviews present a consistently positive portrait with very few negative comments; the main specific concern mentioned is the occasional food quality issue (powdered eggs). There is limited information available in these summaries about activities programming, clinical outcomes beyond daily care, staffing ratios, or long-term care transitions, so those areas cannot be fully evaluated from this dataset. Because the input is strongly positive, readers should consider the possibility of selection bias (satisfied families are more likely to leave summaries) and seek additional data or a site visit if they need more comprehensive operational or clinical details.

    Conclusion Based on the provided reviews, Mt. Vernon Place Care Center appears to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a clean, family-centered environment with strong infection-control practices, good communication, and operational responsiveness. The facility is accommodating regarding dietary needs and payment options. The only notable, isolated negative is occasional food preparation issues (powdered eggs). Overall sentiment is highly favorable, and the facility is frequently recommended by reviewers and praised as a positive place to work.

    Location

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    About Mt. Vernon Place Care Center

    Mt. Vernon Place Care Center sits in a quiet, country area in Mount Vernon, Missouri, and has served seniors for over 30 years, offering both private and semi-private rooms with private bathrooms where residents can bring personal things to make it feel homier, and you'll find both indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing or visiting. The staff provides daily support like meal preparation, housekeeping, linen services, and medication help, and they also assist with dressing, bathing, and personal care needs. Residents have in-room phones so staying in touch with loved ones is easy, and meals are served in a dining room or can be brought to their rooms if needed. There's a small library, a range of community activities for entertainment, and structured social and educational programs to help everyone stay active and engaged, while therapy options-physical, occupational, and speech-are available, and nutritional support and counseling are also provided. The Center is a 60-bed, single-level skilled nursing facility, classified as a retirement community, and includes assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other cognitive issues, and short-term rehabilitation, plus long-term care for people who need round-the-clock medical supervision or skilled nursing care. The clinical team works closely with residents, families, and doctors, and care always covers medical monitoring, IV injections, wound care, catheter placement, and even hospice services for those who need it. There are also respite and adult day care programs, with a focus on helping everyone keep as much independence as possible while receiving needed support. You'll find payment options like Private Pay, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, managed care contracts, and a DMH contract for mental health, and there's also a neighboring residential care facility called Mt. Vernon Residential Care, with an adjoining doctor's clinic and ambulance service close by if emergencies arise. Mt. Vernon Place Care Center values kindness, listening, and making sure residents feel part of a community, with a focus on safety, good medical care, and providing a peaceful place to live; over the years, the staff here have built a reputation for being friendly and compassionate, always aiming to support both the physical and emotional well-being of those who call the Center home.

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